Bristol Rovers final match of the season against Millwall will have an increased security presence and has been designated a Police match.

The clash at the Memorial Stadium sees Rovers entertaining Neil Harris' Lions side, and although Rovers have little to play for following defeat to Peterborough on Saturday, Millwall are still in the play-off hunt.

Millwall sit in pole position to take the final play-off spot knowing victory against The Gas will guarantee them a place in the four team end of season shootout.

A sell out crowd is expected for the match, with more than 11,000 tickets already sold, and Millwall selling out their entire away allocation some weeks ago.

The Memorial Stadium is set to welcome it's biggest crowd of the season

With so much riding on the match, and a bumper crowd in attendance, security is obviously at the forefront of everyone's mind. Bristol Rovers Safety Officer Dave Parker has explained some of the extra measures the club and police will be taking to ensure everyone's safety on Sunday.

"We will have an additional 30 stewards against Millwall compared to our usual number," explained Dave.

"It looks set to be a sell out crowd, but it's an all ticket match so we should know how many people will be coming to the stadium."

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"There will be police on duty from early in the morning, and this match is a designated police match," commented Dave.

That means a police commander will be in the control room on matchday as well as police dogs and extra officers inside the stadium. Both the league match against Swindon and EFL Cup match against Cardiff earlier this season were also designated police matches.

Defeat to Peterborough on Saturday means Rovers are no longer in the play-off hunt (Image: Robbie Stephenson/JMP)

With so much riding on the match for Millwall, and Rovers fans keen to give the side a good send off after another remarkable season, fans emotions could well spill over after the full time whistle.

It's traditional for players to embark on a lap of honour after the final match of the season to thank fans for their support over the year. But with Millwall attempting to secure a play-off place, there could be a scenario where both sets of fans have plenty to be celebrating.

"We've spoken to Millwall about the possibility of their players coming out to see their fans after the match. We're waiting to hear back from them. Of course, we would only be able to do it if it was safe to do so," said Dave.

Rovers players are set to remain on the pitch after the match to thank the thousands of fans.

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"The EFL have reminded clubs of their obligation when it comes to keeping fans off the pitch. It has to be safe for everyone and I would remind fans that if they misbehave and go on the pitch they could end up missing out on seeing the players after the match," said Dave.

As well as increased security measures, fans of both clubs are reminded it is a criminal offence to bring any pyrotechnics or flares in to the ground.

"The club could be fined if flares go off, and worse still people could be badly hurt. Flares can cause breathing difficulties and can lead to burns, it is anti-social and a criminal offence to enter the ground with pyros or flares," warned Dave.

The match is set to see the biggest crowd of the season at the Mem as Rovers play their final match in what has been another successful season under boss Darrell Clarke.

Rovers are guaranteed a top 10 finish this season but can no longer make the play-offs.